Jegălia: population and statistics
Jegălia has a population of 3,794 (2026) across 127.6 km², or 29.7 people per km². It ranks 1,161 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,794 residents
- 127.6 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Jegălia ranks No. 22 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.26 ‰ in Jegălia, compared with an average of 2.68 ‰ in Călărași County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Jegălia, compared with an average of 0.5 nights in Călărași County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Jegălia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Jegălia in numbers
Where is Jegălia?
Population of Jegălia over time
Jegălia had 4,295 residents in 2016 and 3,794 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,059 |
| 2022 | 3,980 |
| 2023 | 3,926 |
| 2024 | 3,904 |
| 2025 | 3,853 |
| 2026 | 3,794 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,871 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Unirea, 5.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Borcea (7,449 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Jegălia
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Jegălia | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,794 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 464 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jegălia | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.04 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 747 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,706 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,253 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 449.7 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,022 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.2 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,588 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jegălia | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.7 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,617 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.26 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,997 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jegălia | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Jegălia | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.5 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14 ‰ | 304 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,130 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,248 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Jegălia | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.7 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,007 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.66 km | 2.96 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,180 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Jegălia | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,575 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,489 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 919 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Jegălia | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Jegălia
Active businesses in the business register with a recorded activity, by section and by activity (NACE Rev. 2). Only activities with at least 3 businesses are shown.
By industry section
- Wholesale and retail trade40 · 24.5%
- Transport and storage23 · 14.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 11.0%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing11 · 6.7%
- Real estate10 · 6.1%
- Construction7 · 4.3%
- Administrative and support services7 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 19.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 11.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 10.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 10.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 9.2%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 9.2%
- Real estate activities10 · 6.1%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 4.3%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 3.7%
- Construction of buildings6 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jegălia?
Jegălia has 3,794 residents (2026), ranking 1,161 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Jegălia?
Jegălia covers 127.6 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Jegălia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Jegălia went from 4,295 to 3,794, a change of −11.7%.
Where is Jegălia?
Jegălia is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.300, longitude 27.633.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jegălia?
In Jegălia, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.26 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,997 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Jegălia?
In Jegălia, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Jegălia?
The nearest to Jegălia are Unirea (5.8 km), Borcea (11 km), Dichiseni (11 km), Ștefan cel Mare (14 km), Roseți (16 km).